Buddy Holly Hall Seating Chart
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences is a performing arts center at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock, Texas, named for the Lubbock-born rock pioneer. It opened in January 2021 and was designed by Diamond Schmitt with Parkhill and MWM Architects. Its main stage, the Helen DeVitt Jones Theater, seats 2,300 in a horseshoe of a main level and three balconies, and the smaller Crickets Theater seats about 400.
Quick answer
Buddy Holly Hall's main stage, the Helen DeVitt Jones Theater, has 2,300 seats, according to the venue, across the Orchestra, Dress Circle, Mezzanine, Grand Tier and Balcony. The smaller Crickets Theater seats 400.
- It opened in January 2021.
- The main theater is a horseshoe with three balconies.
- Parking in the Civic Center lot is free.
- Most shows need a ticket for every guest, even infants.
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Sections at Buddy Holly Hall
Buddy Holly Hall's main theater has a main floor and three balconies, and a second, smaller stage called the Crickets Theater. The level names below come from the venue's own seat maps and accessibility page.
- Pit, Orchestra and Dress Circle — the first floor, with Pit rows AA to CC at the front
- Loge and Mezzanine — the second floor, with Loge boxes 1 to 9 along the front of the Mezzanine
- Grand Tier — the third floor
- Balcony — the top level, on the fourth floor
- Side boxes — Orchestra, Loge, Grand Tier and Balcony boxes on each side
Best seats at Buddy Holly Hall
We found no official best-seat guide. The Helen DeVitt Jones Theater wraps a main floor and three balconies in a horseshoe, so every level from the Dress Circle up curves toward the stage. Side boxes line each level, from the Orchestra boxes to the Balcony boxes. The main-floor seats sit on removable platforms that can be lowered on the pit lift for standing-room concerts of up to 900, so some shows may be general admission downstairs.
Tips before you go
Free parking is in the Civic Center lot south of the hall, across Mac Davis Lane, and reserved parking west of the hall is offered as an upgrade. The drop-off area is at the southwest corner. Clear bags or small purses are encouraged, backpacks and diaper bags aren't allowed, and all bags are searched. There is no re-entry, outside food and drink aren't allowed, and every guest needs a ticket, even infants, except at some family shows.
How to read the Buddy Holly Hall seating chart
On the first floor, the Pit and Orchestra sit in front and the Dress Circle behind them. On the second floor, Loge boxes 1 to 9 curve along the front of the Mezzanine, and the Grand Tier and Balcony are on the third and fourth floors.
The Crickets Theater has its own layout: a three-part Orchestra with boxes and a Balcony above. Check which theater your ticket is for.
Three public elevators in the main lobby reach the upper levels. Tickets are sold through Etix, the venue's authorized seller.
Building a seating chart for an event at Buddy Holly Hall
The hall was built as a home for the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Lubbock and the Lubbock school district. Broadway subscriptions and group sales go through the American Theatre Guild, while the hall sells single tickets. Legends Global manages the building.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats are in Buddy Holly Hall?
- Buddy Holly Hall's main stage, the Helen DeVitt Jones Theater, has 2,300 seats, according to the venue, across the Orchestra, Dress Circle, Mezzanine, Grand Tier and Balcony. The smaller Crickets Theater seats 400.
- What are the best seats at Buddy Holly Hall?
- We found no official best-seat guide. The Helen DeVitt Jones Theater wraps a main floor and three balconies in a horseshoe, so every level from the Dress Circle up curves toward the stage. Side boxes line each level, from the Orchestra boxes to the Balcony boxes. The main-floor seats sit on removable platforms that can be lowered on the pit lift for standing-room concerts of up to 900, so some shows may be general admission downstairs.
- What sections does Buddy Holly Hall have?
- Main sections include: Pit, Orchestra and Dress Circle — the first floor, with Pit rows AA to CC at the front; Loge and Mezzanine — the second floor, with Loge boxes 1 to 9 along the front of the Mezzanine; Grand Tier — the third floor. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Buddy Holly Hall located?
- Buddy Holly Hall is at 1300 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX 79401. The box office is open weekday afternoons from noon to 4 pm and two hours before each show.
- How do I plan a private event at Buddy Holly Hall?
- The venue rents its theaters and lobbies, and with the orchestra seats removed the theater's main floor holds 350 to 400 at round tables. Plan the Buddy Holly Hall banquet seating in our free chart maker.